Sanguo Yanyi -

Corruption and the rise of the tyrant Dong Zhuo lead to chaos.

Contrasts the selfless devotion of Shu heroes against the pragmatic, often ruthless, ambition of Cao Cao. Sanguo Yanyi

The central moral pillar, often seen in the brotherhood between Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. Corruption and the rise of the tyrant Dong

Sanguo Yanyi (Romance of the Three Kingdoms) is a 14th-century historical novel that stands as one of the of Chinese literature. Attributed to Luo Guanzhong , it dramatizes the nearly 100-year struggle for power between the rival states of Wei, Shu, and Wu following the collapse of the Han dynasty. ⚔️ The Core Narrative who seeks to restore the Han.

Led by the virtuous Liu Bei , who seeks to restore the Han.